BEST - Employs two major features to help get your dishes clean - jets and a sanitizing option. High pressure spray jets blast away food particles and stubborn deposits. A sanitizing rinse option then eliminates most bacteria.

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Cycles

FAIR - Number of cycles and options is 26% lower than average and ranks in the bottom 15% of new dishwashers for FAIR program selection and flexibility. Fewer cycles and options make it harder to match your particular needs.

Energy

FAIR - Estimated annual electricity use is 13% higher than average and ranks in the bottom 25% of new dishwashers for FAIR power usage. This Maytag dishwasher is not Energy Star qualified.

Water

FAIR - Estimated annual water use is 20% higher than average and ranks in the bottom 35% of new dishwashers for FAIR water consumption. It uses about 147 gallons more water annually than the average new dishwasher.

Sound

FAIR - Sound levels are 17% higher than average and ranks in the bottom 15% of new dishwashers with FAIR noise suppression. It is 8 dbA louder than average - a 3 dbA difference is like doubling the distance from the dishwasher.

Cost

BEST - Rated in the top 20% of new lower-cost dishwashers for BEST affordability. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $549 is 35% lower than average. The Maytag MDB7609AWW is priced about $293 less than average.

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Cleaning Ratings

SprayJets

Silverware and Dish Jets - The MDB7609AWW model includes high-pressure spray jets that can scrub heavily soiled dishes and silverware. Jets are positioned to help loosen and remove dried-on food deposits.

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HighTemp

High-Temp Option - Includes the option to choose a high-temperature wash cycle. Really hot water is one of the most important ingredients for dissolving hardened food and producing clean dishes.

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Steam

No Steam Option - Like most new dishwashers, this model does not have the capability to generate steam. High-temperature water vapor can be an effective means of loosening baked-on or dried food deposits.

WashLevels

5 Wash Levels - Standard number of wash levels that allow streams of water to saturate dishes from many different angles and directions. More wash levels promotes more thorough cleaning.

Sanitize Cycle - Includes a sanitary cycle that is NSF certified to remove 99.9% of germs and bacteria. Water temperatures reach approximately 150-degrees to help disinfect your dishes.

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Cycles &Options

7 Cycles & Options - Number of cycles and options is 26% lower than average and ranks in the bottom 15% of new dishwashers for FAIR program selection and flexibility. Fewer cycles and options make it harder to match your particular needs.

FoodDisposer

Built-In Food Disposer - Includes a built-in food disposer that helps keep the wash water clean and free of debris. Minimizes the number of food particles that can deposit on dishes or cling to glasses.

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WaterSoftener

No Water Softener - Does not have a built-in water softener that can condition the water and remove minerals and impurities. Integrated softeners are only found on about 10% of new dishwashers.

Drying Ratings

HeatedDry

Heated Dry - Includes an option to dry the dishes faster with an internal heating element. Heated drying can also help to reduce spotting on dishes and especially glassware. Available on most new dishwashers.

No Concealed Element - Like most new dishwashers available today, this model does not have a heating element that is concealed or recessed to help prevent contact with plastic dishes and accidental melting.

Loading Ratings

No. ofRacks

2 Racks - The Maytag MDB7609AWW has a standard 2-rack design with both upper and lower loading racks. Only about 10% of new dishwashers have an additional 3rd rack that can be used for cups and smaller items.

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SprayArms

Towerless - Uses a superior spray arm design instead of a central tower located in the middle of the bottom rack. Spray arms provide more wash levels and don't waste rack space or limit loading flexibility.

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AdjustableRacks

Non-Adjustable - The loading racks are not adjustable and cannot move up or down. Non-adjustable racks are found on about 40% of new dishwashers and offer less flexibility for loading items during parties.

RemovableRacks

Removable - One or more of the loading racks can be completely removed from the dishwasher. Very convenient for special occasions when you need additional space to load extra-large pots or serving plates.

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Fold-DownTines

Non-Folding Tines - Rack divider tines cannot be folded down and remain in a stationary vertical position. Non-folding tines are found on 40% of new dishwashers and limit your ability to add horizontal space.

Cup Shelf

No Cup / Stemware Shelf - Does not have an additional cup shelf that provides extra room to stack more glasses and coffee cups or to secure stemware. Available on most new dishwashers.

SilverwareBasket

Premium Silverware Basket - The silverware basket has extra features such as being movable, dividable, or fitted with covered slots. A flexible silverware basket makes loading or unloading the Maytag MDB7609AWW a little easier.

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UtilityContainer

No Utility Container - Does not have an extra utility basket or tray like 70% of other new dishwashers. These extra baskets and trays can store larger items that don't fit in the standard basket.

DetergentDispenser

No Detergent Reservoir - Uses a standard detergent dispenser that you fill each time you run a cycle. Less than 5% of new dishwashers have reservoirs that can hold multiple cycles of detergent.

Capacity Ratings

PlaceSettings

14 Settings - Number of place settings is 2% higher than average and ranks in the top 20% of new dishwashers for BETTER loading capacity. Convenient for larger families or if you simply like to run the dishwasher less often.

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TubSize

Tall Tub - Super-capacity tall-tub design with about 20% more interior room than standard-size tubs. The Maytag MDB7609AWW additional tub height allows you to load more place settings as well as taller items in the racks.

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Noise Ratings

SoundLevel

59 dbA - Sound levels are 17% higher than average and ranks in the bottom 15% of new dishwashers with FAIR noise suppression. It is 8 dbA louder than average - a 3 dbA difference is like doubling the distance from the dishwasher.

Efficiency Ratings

EnergyStar

No Energy Star - The Maytag MDB7609AWW is not Energy Star qualified according to the latest criteria. It uses more electricity and water than most new dishwashers and will be more costly to operate.

EnergyRating

304 kWh - Estimated annual electricity use is 13% higher than average and ranks in the bottom 25% of new dishwashers for FAIR power usage. This Maytag dishwasher is not Energy Star qualified.

WaterRating

903 Gal - Estimated annual water use is 20% higher than average and ranks in the bottom 35% of new dishwashers for FAIR water consumption. It uses about 147 gallons more water annually than the average new dishwasher.

EnergySaver

No Energy-Saver Cycle - The Maytag MDB7609AWW has no option to select a quick-wash cycle that uses lower temperatures or less water when your dishes have minimal food deposits. Available on about 60% of new dishwashers.

HalfLoad

No Half-Load Option - No option to save water and energy by washing just a half-load in either the upper or lower rack. You can still be eco-friendly by waiting for a full load before running a cycle.

DelayStart

No Delay Start - One of the few dishwashers with no option for programming the dishwasher to automatically run during off-peak energy hours when electric utility rates are often significantly lower.

CEETier 1

No CEE Tier 1 - It is unknown if this dishwasher model meets CEE Tier 1 criteria by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency because the required Energy Factor data is not available.

Style Ratings

Exterior

White - Standard white front seems to never go out of style. It's easy to color-coordinate with the rest of your kitchen appliances, and it's more economical than stainless steel or panel-ready doors.

All-Digital Controls -Touch-pad control console is all-digital and visible from the front. Not as stylish as fully-integrated (hidden) consoles, but sometimes more convenient to use without opening the door.

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Display

No Digital Display - The Maytag MDB7609AWW does not include a digital display in the control console that shows cycle time remaining or other wash status information. Most new dishwashers do not have a digital display.

Cost Ratings

MSRP

$549 - Rated in the top 20% of new lower-cost dishwashers for BEST affordability. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $549 is 35% lower than average. The Maytag MDB7609AWW is priced about $293 less than average.